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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,484.61, 340,148.76 and 133,307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,484.61, 340,148.76 and 133,307.36 is: 183,964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,484.61 : 340,148.76 = 133,307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,484.61/340,148.76 = 133,307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,484.61x = 340,148.76 × 133,307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,484.61x = 45,344,333,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344,333,202.87/246,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,964.16

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